Sources Sought Notice (N3220523Q2102).pdf

THIS IS A SOURCES SOUGHT NOTICE ONLY. This is not a solicitation of Request for Quote/Proposal/Bid and no contract or purchase order will be awarded as a result of this notice. There is no solicitation, specifications, or drawings available at this time. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

The Military Sealift Command is seeking eligible businesses who can provide the requirements for the USNS CHOCTAW COUNTY to install heat tracing and thermal insulation on potable water and black and grey water piping in the T-EPF Mission Bay and to install heat tracing and thermal insulation on selected potable water and black water piping. Thermal insulation will also be installed in HEF/AFFF room bulkheads. The place of performance for this repair will be at a shipyard on the East Coast.

All Small businesses, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, Certified HUB Zone and Certified Section 8(a) Small Businesses are encouraged to respond. The Government will determine whether a set-aside acquisition in lieu of full and open competition in the Government’s best interest. The NAICS code for this procurement is 326140 Polystyrene Foam Product Manufacturing, which has a size standard of 1,000 employees. This is a market research tool used to determine market capability and solutions as well as the availability and adequacy of potential small business sources prior to determining the method of acquisition and issuance of award. The Government is not obligated to and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of the sources sought. It is requested that interested small businesses submit to the contracting office a brief capabilities package demonstrating ability to provide the requested items. This document shall address, as a minimum the following: (1) Company Profile to include number of employees, office location(s), DUNS number, CAGE Code and a statement regarding small business designation and status; (2) The facility where the work will be performed (3) Partnership agreements with any large businesses.

Submission of a capabilities statement is not a prerequisite to any potential future offerings, but participation will assist the Government in tailoring requirement to be consistent with industry.

RESPONSES ARE DUE on May 9, 2023 by 2:00 pm Norfolk, VA local time. Email submissions of the capabilities packages WILL be accepted, please submit to James Greene at james.e.greene7.civ@us.navy.mil. Fax submissions of the capabilities packages WILL NOT be accepted.

Questions or comments regarding this notice may be addressed to James Greene at the above address or via the above email address.